Aston Martin has confirmed a brand new licence settlement with Meccano, which can end result within the launch of the Meccano Professional x Aston Martin System 1 automobile.
The set will enable followers to assemble a extremely detailed 1:8-scale mannequin impressed by the Silverstone outfit’s 2025 automobile, the AMR25, and will likely be launched in August 2026.
The mannequin, which is a part of the Meccano Professional vary geared toward skilled, grownup builders, will function: working steering, a completely functioning engine and movable DRS.
Matt Chapman, head of licensing and merchandising on the Aston Martin F1 workforce, mentioned in a press launch: “Our licence settlement with Meccano permits us to translate the complexity of our race automobile right into a tangible expertise for followers, celebrating each innovation and craftsmanship in a singular and interesting manner.
“We’re additionally proud that we’re the primary System One workforce to collaborate with Meccano on a licensed product.”
Dave Martin and Mary Worth, co-founders of Addo Play, added: “It has been unbelievable working with Aston Martin, and the good partnership and robust collaboration behind the Meccano Professional x Aston Martin Aramco System 1 Automobile showcases our dedication to premium engineering builds for followers and marks the start of an thrilling new chapter for licensed merchandise inside the Meccano portfolio.”
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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This comes forward of the 2026 F1 season, which would be the first 12 months of Aston Martin’s energy unit partnership with Honda and with Adrian Newey as workforce principal.
The Lawrence Stroll-led workforce will unveil its 2026 challenger on 9 February, two days earlier than testing. After ending the 2025 season seventh within the constructors’ standings, Aston Martin and drivers Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso will likely be hoping to show issues round for the upcoming season.
The Australian Grand Prix will kick off the season on 6-8 March.
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